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Hyrum W. Smith is the author
of the bestselling book, The Ten Natural Laws of Time and Life
Management, and is a highly sought-after international speaker and the
originator of the Franklin Planner. His other
books include Where Eagles Rest and The Advanced Day Planner User's
Guide.
His own priorities include making a difference
in people's lives, spending time with his family, and horseback riding.
He and his wife, Gail, are the parents of six children
and live on a ranch in the high desert of Southern Utah.
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| "People who are happy recognize
their success has come from who they are as much as from what they have
accomplished. What Matters Most will give you the courage to be yourself
and live a life of integrity."
-- John Gray, author of Men Are from Mars, Women Are from Venus
In an age of unprecedented prosperity and opportunity, there are still
many who feel that something is missing in their lives: "I've achieved
success and am on the fast track in my career, I'm respected by my
peers, I have a great family and all the toys and perks that I could
possibly want. Why don't I feel a stronger sense of fulfillment, or any
real happiness inside? Why does life feel so empty?"
In What Matters Most, bestselling author and speaker Hyrum W. Smith
outlines compelling reasons for this dissatisfaction. Much of it comes,
he says, because of conflicts between our actions and our deeply held
personal values. In the rush and press of life, too many of us have lost
touch with what matters most to us -- values like close family
relationships, spending time with family and friends, participating in
fulfilling work, giving of self in service to others, following our own
light, and achieving long-held dreams and creative goals.
Through compelling examples from others and drawing from his own
extensive experience, Smith outlines a simple but powerful formula to
help you identify your own deeply held values -- what matters most in
your life and live them to the fullest. This strategy consists of
three valuable steps:
Discover - First, you must discover what matters most to you. What would
you like to have, what would you like to do, who would you like to be?
Plan - Then you must make a plan. By organizing those values and
recognizing the order of importance into which they fall, you can begin
to reconcile the actions of everyday life with your deeper needs and
dreams.
Act - Finally, you must act on that plan, bringing those very principles
into your home, your workplace, and the community around you.
By incorporating Smith's strategy into your life, you will not only
re-embrace your values, you will make them your priority. What Matters
Most is an indispensable and timely guide to living a truly fulfilling
life and becoming the person you always wanted to be.
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